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Early Origins of the Milbank family

The surname Milbank was first found in Northumberland. However, some of the family were found at early times in the township of Snape in the North Riding of Yorkshire. Snape Castle was held by many families but "Thorpe Perrow, the seat of Mr. [Mark] Milbank Esq., is a handsome mansion here, surrounded by an extensive park and fine plantations. A chapel which formerly belonged to the castle, has been beautifully fitted up by Mr. Milbank, and divine service is performed in it by the vicar of Well." 1

Early History of the Milbank family

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Milbank Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Milbank, Milbanke and others.

Early Notables of the Milbank family

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United States Milbank migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Milbank Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • John Milbank, who settled in Virginia in 1770
Milbank Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Sam Milbank, who settled in Philadelphia in 1802

Australia Milbank migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Milbank Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. James Milbank, English convict who was convicted in Chelmsford, Essex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Eden" on 30th September 1848, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Island) 2

New Zealand Milbank migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Milbank Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Richard Milbank, aged 34, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Alumbagh" in 1875 3
  • Mary Milbank, aged 27, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Alumbagh" in 1875 3
  • Mary Milbank, aged 4, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Alumbagh" in 1875 3
  • Richard Milbank, aged 2, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Alumbagh" in 1875 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Milbank (post 1700) +

  • Jane Hungerford Milbank (1871-1931), born Jane Hungerford, an American suffragette who organized the Army of Columbians
  • Elizabeth Milbank Anderson (1850-1921), American philanthropist and advocate for public health and women's education, daughter of Jeremiah Milbank, eponym of the Milbank Quarterly
  • Jeremiah Milbank (1818-1884), American businessman and successful dry goods commission merchant
  • Dana Timothy Milbank (b. 1968), American columnist for The Washington Post
  • John T. Milbank, American politician, Mayor of Chillicothe, Missouri, 1893 4
  • Helen K. Milbank, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1956 4
  • Alasdair John Milbank (b. 1952), English Christian theologian, Professor of Religion, Politics and Ethics at the University of Nottingham
  • Sir Anthony Frederick Milbank (b. 1939), 5th Baronet
  • Sir Mark Vane Milbank (1907-1984), 4th Baronet, Master of the Household (1954 and 1967)
  • Sir Frederick Richard Powlett Milbank (1881-1964), 3rd Baronet
  • ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

HMS Repulse
  • Mr. Arthur Milbank, British Stoker 1st Class, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking 5


  1. Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
  2. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 15th November 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/eden
  3. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
  4. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  5. HMS Repulse Crew members. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listrepulsecrew.html


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